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Council approves Public Works Board funding for $1.57M Cloney Park culvert replacement
Summary
The council adopted Resolution 2546 to accept $500,000 in grant funding and a $500,000 low‑interest loan from the Washington State Public Works Board for an emergency replacement of a failing storm culvert under Cloney Park; the project must be completed and funds spent within 12 months.
The Longview City Council on Feb. 27 approved Resolution 2546, authorizing an agreement with the Washington State Public Works Board to support an emergency replacement of a failing stormwater culvert beneath Cloney Park.
Public Works staff told council the 54‑inch storm line under the park — originally installed decades ago and now failing — poses a safety and infrastructure risk near a playground. The city declared an emergency after video inspection and sought Public Works Board emergency funding.
Project scope and funding: Staff described a plan to install a…
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